Monday night in the NBA offers several intriguing games and various opportunities to get in on the betting action. Let’s take a look at some props that stand out (odds via PointsBet):
Damian Lillard over 9.5 assists (-125)
This is a high figure, even for Lillard, though he’s in a nice spot to capture the over against the Hornets. Only one team (the Pelicans) is allowing more assists per game to the point guard position than Charlotte over the past month, per Hashtag Basketball. Lillard has dished at least 10 assists in five of his last seven contests and his hot streak should continue on Monday night.
Jamal Murray under 3.5 threes made (-180)
Unders are no fun but this one sticks out as good value. Over the past 30 days, no team allowed fewer 3-pointers made (just 2.0) to opposing point guards than the Bulls, who happen to be Murray’s opponent on Monday night. Murray, who’s averaging 2.7 made shots from behind the arc this season, has been on a hot streak lately but I expect a cool down in Chicago.
Nikola Vucevic over 12.5 rebounds (+105)
Vucevic will go up against the Mavericks, who have been horrible on the boards. Over the last 30 days, no team has given up more rebounds to opposing centers than Dallas (18.9 per contest). During the month of February, Vucevic averaged 12.7 rebounds per game and while Kristaps Porzingis will give him some resistance, the two-time All-Star is likely to start out March on a strong note.
